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Thank you, Pamela, for your comments on Aug 19th to my note.
I did not explain myself clearly and when I wrote I could not see the benefits yet, I was referring to the long term benefits you suggested in the ABC’s of journaling section when you wrote:
“yet you notice a healthy difference in how you feel between your self-treatments. Maybe you find yourself sleeping more peacefully, feeling kinder or being less reactive (who, me?), eating more slowly, or wanting fewer cigarettes.”
I count myself blessed as I have experienced increased joy and peace in my life and the wonder of this human experience for a few years now, thanks to Reiki. I would like to remain open to any changes that may happen so that when the retreat is over I may look back and be able to see that I have experienced a shift in some part of my life, whatever that might be.

For this Virtual Retreat, I decided that I would take the time to try to figure out what are the subconsious reasons for my aches and pains. Although, I do practice self-treatment every day, I often do part of it while watching TV. I decided that for these 3 weeks, I would keep the TV off and really be mindful of what is happening as I practice. On Sunday morning I had an amazing session. At first I really went into a meditative space. I became aware of my hands when they were on the heart position. It was as if they were “stuck” there. I really couldn’t move them. I also remember feeling an amazing amount of heat and vibration at that position. Then I went into a dream and dreamed that I was traveling back in time…. I was going through several rooms. One possible interpretation of that is that I was traveling through various levels of consciousness. There were other things in the dream that I won’t bore you with, but they spoke to me.

I know that I had more dreams last night, but I didn’t want to get up and write them down so I lost most of it to my conscious mind. I do have the feeling that they were significant. I will try to pay more attention.

I am appreciating the mindfulness of this practice. I have a wonderful Reiki community here and I shared this with them and encouraged them to try it. I have gotten a few responses from people that they are interested and doing some things. Hopefully they will submit comments on this blog. I am also teaching a new Reiki I workshop this weekend and I will share this experience with them.

I LOVE what you wrote about your experience during self-treatment, Shona:

“I felt so peaceful and could feel all the parts of my body and the feeling of being a pulsating living organism.”
“I felt the awe and wonder of this human experience.”
“I also was aware of that wonderful feeling of what I call joy which seems to be inside my chest.”

I laughed out loud when I read the part where you said you don’t yet know the benefits of treatment. Don’t those three count? 🙂

Today was interesting for me… I lay down to do my self-treatment and as I was shifting into a deep meditative state, a thought of my friend popped into my mind and I knew that I had to check my calendar for her appointment. I had misunderstood and thought Friday was our date but today was the day I was supposed to see her. Thankfully, I was able to get there a little late. I was so grateful that I was somehow prompted in that meditation to check the date. If I had not done the meditation at that time, I would not have remembered. I know I was meant to be with my friend, who has ALS, today and something made it happen.
When I eventually did my self-treatment I felt so peaceful and could feel all the parts of my body and the feeling of being a pulsating living organism. It’s not the easiest to explain in words but I felt the awe and wonder of this human experience. I also was aware of that wonderful feeling of what I call joy which seems to be inside my chest.
I don’t know the benefits of the treatments yet but I do enjoy doing this regularly for myself. I know I will see the “big picture” later.

I am so glad to be taking part in this retreat as it is motivating me to do my self-treatments every day. I have not been doing my self-treatments regularly. I had been feeling sluggish and headachey for no good reason for about a week and thinking about giving in and seeing my doctor. Anyway, I am feeling more energised today with no headache and able to accomplish my daily tasks. I am feeling the joy energy, which I usually feel since I started practising reiki, coming back and I also feel really peaceful. I have been sending out distance reiki for a few friends who want it, also for peace/love in the world and nourishing food for the hungry especially the children of the world. I will also do a self-treatment in the knowledge that we all work harmoniously with each other and the medical profession; I know that the medical profession recognises the worth of the niche we fill to care for our fellow human beings with whom we are one in spirit. Every day I hold a prayer that all peoples of the world want to work together for peace, healing and the care of our planet. I have had no real insights yet during the treatments but I am feeling so good and all is well. Apart from my hospital work, I am wanting to feel more motivation to work on my website and help others to learn about the benefits of reiki. I would like to have more courage to make it happen! I know this will come when the time is right.
Thank you for setting this up, Pamela and Mari. I look forward to the days ahead.

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